BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND: Kate Middleton left social media users surprised with a cameo appearance at Eurovision 2023 as she opened the finale with an unexpected piano performance dedicated to Ukraine. The Princess of Wales played the instrument alongside last year’s Ukrainian winners, the Kalush Orchestra, performing a rendition of their winning song ‘Stefania’ to an approximate worldwide audience of 160 million.
The surprise 10-second performance was reportedly recorded earlier this month in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle. The secret recording was kept under wraps until the finale and saw the Princess perform alongside other British stars like Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Sam Ryder, Ms Banks, Ballet Black, Bolt Strings, and Joss Stone. Middleton wore a striking blue Jenny Packham gown and earrings that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II, BBC reports. The color of her dress was reportedly chosen to match the color of the flag of Ukraine.
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‘This queen can do everything’
The Princess of Wales’ piano performance at the Eurovision finale left her social media fans impressed. “Kate Middleton's surprise for Eurovision: THIS QUEEN CAN DO EVERYTHING #Eurovision2023 #Eurovision,” one fan tweeted. “God she is amazing,” another added. “She is simply divine!” a third user commented. “Super talented!!” another one praised. One said, “Amazing to see this incredible opening performance as a homage to Ukraine winners. The Princess of Wales did it so well.” Another fan wrote, “Kate Middleton is proving once again that she's a versatile queen! Can't wait to see what she brings to Eurovision.” One fan gushed, “It’s Catherine Princess of Wales world and we are all living here #Eurovision #PrincessCatherine” while another simply noted, “KATE DID THAT!!! #Eurovision”
King Charles and Queen Camilla at Eurovision
Prior to The Princess of Wales, King Charles, and Queen Camilla also made a surprise appearance at the 2023 Eurovision song contest, just a few days after the new monarch’s coronation. The King was seen wearing a navy blue suit jacket and a royal blue patterned tie while his wife donned a royal blue coat dress. The royal cameo appearances come as the contest is being held in the United Kingdom for the first time in the past 25 years.
As the grand finale of the competition opened with Middleton’s performance, each of the 26 acts was introduced to the audience. While fans were elated with the surprise from the Princess of Wales, UK contestant Mae Muller looked crestfallen as she ended up getting the second last position in the competition. Meanwhile, Sweden’s Loreen stormed to a historic victory becoming the first woman to win the competition twice.
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